What We Learn About God Amid Suffering - Part 1 (Santosh Poonen)

When God allows us to go through suffering, He wants to reveal to us just how great is His: compassion (James 5:11) and power (II Corinthians 12:8-10). Through our suffering, we are reminded of God’s power to defend His Church: His churches and messengers are held by Him (Revelation 2:1). He had the first say and will have the last say; He has overcome the greatest enemy, Death (Revelation 2:8). He’s on the offense, the Enemy is on the defense (Revelation 2:12). He sees the innermost parts, judges sin severely (Revelation 2:18). He is the source of all power and revelation (Revelation 3:1). He opens and shuts, and no one can stop Him (Revelation 3:7). He started the story and will finish it; He is the faithful and true Witness (Revelation 3:14).